Decision Central

Archive: 07-2008

• Five strategies to use when the rebellion comes

  Sometimes there’s good reason to resist change. However, other people may not feel the same way. Here’s what to do when they all get together and you’re faced with a grassroots...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 31, 2008, 1:09 PM PDT

• Overcome the resistance to change with a grassroots rebellion

  What do Prohibition, women’s suffrage, gay rights, and PCs in business all have in common? They all started out as grassroots rebellions which lead to major changes in business and society....

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 29, 2008, 12:54 PM PDT

• The perception of Vista doesn't match the reality of Mojave

  Microsoft demoed a new operating system called Mojave to Vista haters. They loved it. Surprise! It was Vista the whole time. How much does the perception of a product drive the reality of the...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 25, 2008, 12:15 PM PDT

• Destroying the planet one iPhone at a time

  Your shiny new iPhone is killing the planet… and that new laptop too… and your server… along with every other piece of electronics you own. Here’s a look at the...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 23, 2008, 12:35 PM PDT

• Boil a frog to get things done

  You can’t cook a frog by tossing it in a pot of boiling water. It will jump right out. The same thing happens if you try to push major change in an organization. Make your decisions stick...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 22, 2008, 12:19 PM PDT

• Deciphering the term "SOA"

  SOA stands for Service Oriented Architecture. It’s one of those acronyms you see bandied about all over the place. But what does it really mean? Here’s my best guess and some SOA...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 18, 2008, 11:24 AM PDT

• Is $38,000 too much to pay for an iPhone?

  When Apple shipped the new iPhone, it lowered the price. But what does an iPhone really cost? How about $38,000? Or would you believe over $200,000? Deciding the true costs of the iPhone.

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 16, 2008, 12:21 PM PDT

• Are you "The Decider"?

  Just because you’re an IT *leader*, it doesn’t mean you necessarily get to make the ultimate decision. Take our poll and see where you compare with other TechRepublic members in your...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 15, 2008, 12:09 PM PDT

• Influence decisions with help from Johnny Carson

  When recommending a strategy, product, or new technology for your organization, the direct approach might not always be the best way. If you properly frame the argument before you make it, getting...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 11, 2008, 1:23 PM PDT

• Does used equipment make sense -- even in this economy?

  One constant we face in IT is ever tightening budgets. One way to ease the financial pain is by purchasing used or refurbished equipment rather than new. Is it a good option or not? Read on and...

  Posted by John Sheesley | July 7, 2008, 2:02 PM PDT